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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,056.33, 7,587.91 and 1,769.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,056.33, 7,587.91 and 1,769.45 is: 2,655.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,056.33 : 7,587.91 = 1,769.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,056.33/7,587.91 = 1,769.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,056.33x = 7,587.91 × 1,769.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,056.33x = 13,426,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,426,427.35/5,056.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,655.37

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